Los Angeles Pain Management Physician Dr. Ryan Peterson is a member of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) which specifically defines a Pain Management doctor as “a physician with special training in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of all different types of pain.” 

While a primary care physician, or an ER physician may often accurately identify many causes of pain-particularly those associated with a recent trauma or injury- countless other men and women in Los Angeles suffer from pain caused by less visible conditions. Moreover, designing a pain management treatment plan for chronic pain is a labor-intensive endeavor, only suited for physicians with the highly specialized training required to become a Pain Management Specialist.

Some of the additional training that is required to be certified as a Pain Management Physician includes: completing extra residencies, fulfilling additional internships, and receiving fellowship training-specifically surrounding the treatment of chronic pain.  Pain Management Physicians also receive extensive training in procedures which Primary Care Physicians cannot and do not perform, such as: specialized diagnostic testing to identify chronic pain conditions; providing nerve blocks and spinal injections; prescribing and managing dosage of pain medications consistent with level of severity of pain; and overseeing and coordinating additional care such as physical therapy.

Some of the most common conditions treated by Pain Management Specialists at Dr. Peterson’s Los Angeles practice include:

• Abdominal Pain
• Arthritis
• Back Pain
• Cancer Pain
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Elbow Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Hip Pain
• Knee Pain
• Migraines
• Neck Pain
• Nerve Pain
• Pain from Traumatic Injuries
• Sciatica
• Spinal Diseases/Disorders
• Whiplash

When it comes to the treatment of pain, top reviewed Los Angeles Pain Management Physician Dr. Ryan Peterson designs a custom treatment plan for each individual, which may include multiple therapies, interventions, and medications including:

• Acupuncture or other alternative therapies
• Nerve Block Injections
• Neuromodulation
• Non-Opioid Pain Medication
• Physical Therapy
• Steroid Injections
• Weight Management
• Joint Injections

 
If you’re suffering with chronic pain, schedule a consultation with Los Angeles Pain Management Physician Dr. Ryan Peterson today. 

We can always be reached at 818-200-8192, or you may contact us online.